Summary
Gustav Adolphus Schneebeli (May 23, 1853 – February 6, 1923), was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from the state of Pennsylvania from 1905 to 1907.
Gustav A. Schneebeli | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 26th district | |
| In office March 4, 1905 – March 4, 1907 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph H. Shull |
| Succeeded by | J. Davis Brodhead |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gustav Adolphus Schneebeli May 23, 1853 Neusalz, Prussian Silesia |
| Died | February 6, 1923 (aged 69) Nazareth, Pennsylvania |
| Resting place | Moravian Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
Biography edit
Schneebeli was born in Neusalz, Prussian Silesia. He immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He attended the Moravian Parochial School. They later moved to Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and entered upon a mercantile career.
Career edit
He founded the knit-goods industry of the Nazareth Waist Co. In 1888 he established a lace manufacturing company, of which he became sole owner.
Congress edit
Schneebeli was elected as a Republican to the 59th Congress. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1906.
Later career and death edit
He continued in the lace manufacturing business until his death in Nazareth in 1923. Interment in Moravian Cemetery.
Sources edit
- United States Congress. "Gustav A. Schneebeli (id: S000134)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard